The arrestees are Abdul Salam, 42, and Md Jubayer Hossen, 20, said police. Both are from Cox's Bazar. Salam is the truck's driver while Jubayer his helper.

Tipped-off, a DB team intercepted the Chattogram-bound truck around 1:30pm and arrested the duo, said Assistant Commissioner Jahangir Alam of DB. They were delivering pickles from Cox's Bazar to stores in Khatunganj, he said.

The pills were found inside a secret compartment underneath the truck, he added. The two were handed over to Kotwali Police Station and a case was filed.